Abstract:
This study analyzes the legal, historical, and sociopolitical backgrounds of the constitutions
that control religious freedom in Pakistan and Bangladesh. Although the two countries have
similar cultural roots and a common colonial background, they have taken very different
stances when it comes to striking a balance between governmental policies and religious
freedom. Whereas the state supports Islam as the official religion of the Republic, Bangladesh
combines secularism with constitutional protections for religious freedom. The constitutional
framework of Pakistan, on the other hand, is mostly Islamic, which has a significant impact on
how religious freedom is interpreted and implemented there. To investigate the effects of state
actions, judicial interpretations, and constitutional provisions on minority rights, interfaith
harmony, and the larger social fabric, the study uses a comparative analysis.
